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Charming Miners Cottage in the Hip City of Geelong

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Geelong, VIC
  • Kardinia Park
    7 min walk
  • GMHBA Stadium
    10 min walk
  • Westfield Geelong
    11 min walk
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    16 min drive

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About the area

Geelong

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Geelong, within a 10-minute drive of Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Museum of Play and Art. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Kardinia Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from GMHBA Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Kardinia Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Deakin University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Carousel - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station - 7 min walk
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mustafa's Kebabs - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Elephant & Castle Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Man Bo Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Miners Cottage in the Hip City of Geelong

ABOUT OUR COTTAGE
My Mum and I purchased this little cottage back in 2010 from the sons of its original owner. The house was in its original 1910 condition before we renovated it and had it as a rental until FEB 2020 when we decided to embark on the hosting adventure.

Our Cottage is conveniently located within walking distance to GMHBA Stadium, South Geelong train station, Geelong CBD and the beautiful waterfront hosting a number of incredible cafes and restaurants . Be sure to checkout the hip Lt Malop Street precinct and surrounding art galleries.

A short drive will see you heading down the surf coast and Great Ocean Road, making our Cottage the perfect location to enjoy all that The Greater City of Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula has to offer.

The cottage has two bedrooms and accommodates 6 comfortably: A queen bed in the main with enough space to have a Porta cot or bassinet upon request These along with baby equipment mentioned in the next paragraph incur a hiring fee.
The second bedroom has a double bed and bunk beds. The house has a fully equipped modern kitchen with dishwasher, oven, cook top, coffee machine, microwave and many more appliances. A high chair is available for families to use along with kids utensils, plates, bowels and cups. A booster pad for the dining chairs can also be supplied upon request.
ADDITIONAL FEES:
If traveling with a baby we can also supply a baby bath (either a stokke tub for 1-4 years or a Lumi on a stand with infant insert) a change mat, rocker, play mat and pram upon request. We supply baby towels , and linen and doona for the porta cot. An additional fee is required for these items to cover cleaning cost and use.
OUTSIDE;
Outside you can relax in the garden whilst utilising the BBQ, which I has a gas bottle attached. BBQ utensils are kept in a sealed tub under the BBQ.

There is a Hills rotary clothes line for pegging out your clothes if you do not wish to use the dryer. This has a cover, which converts the line to a umbrella.

There is a coffee style table a two seater chair and two single chairs - with cushions.
There is also a bench seat.
On the front verandah there is a table and two chairs, where you can sit and bask in the morning sun whilst enjoying a tea or coffee (suppled along with sugar UHT milk, juice , a choice of breakfast cereal, margarine, eggs and bread. A bottle of wine is also included).
We have two raised garden tubs with herbs which we invite you to pick to add to any fishes your are cooking.
LAUNDRY:
Quality linen and towels are supplied along with slippers. toiletries and a hair drier. The laundry has a washing machine with stain remover and soap powder supplied, a dryer, ironing board, iron, clothing rack and washing basket.
BOOKING:
When booking the house we ask that you reflect the number of beds required by using the following formula.
When booking the main bedroom the cost is the same whether or not you are booking for one, or for two people who will share the bed - you book for two. If booking for 2 Adults that require separate beds then you book for 3 Guests and this will give you access to the second bedroom and the double bed also. (The main bedroom is always for two people)
When booking 3, 4 or 5 guests you will be asked which bed configuration you would prefer and only those beds will be made. For 6 guests all beds will be made. When booking for an infant you can request to hire our cot and linen as part of a package or on its own. The hire fee will be provided upon request depending on your needs
ENTERTAINMENT:
In the lounge room you will find kids toys and books, adult reading and family games. We have unlimited free wifi with the use of NETFLIX, STAN and DISNEY PLUS.

Take a short stroll to the Barwon river or a 25 minute stroll to the botanical gardens, play grounds or the salt water swimming pool.
Just around the corner is MoPA Museum of Play and Art which we have been told by guests is great for children.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a spa tub.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

miranda

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: If using own port-a-cot & linen no fee.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Miners Cottage in the Hip City of Geelong Geelong

Charming Miners Cottage in the Hip City of Geelong Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Douglas M., Vancouver Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Centrally located.
Roomy and quiet location. Bus and train close. 15 min walk to CBD. Info on services and cafes on site. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 49 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, safe and quiet cottage - home from home. Thank you Anne
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baseball Tournament Weekend in Geelong
The cottage was lovely and cozy. The amenities were thoughtful and considerate. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

phillip b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Geelong Getaway
Miranda's place is a lovely old cottage with everything we needed for our five night getaway. We were pleasantly surprised to find a BB style kitchen with bread,eggs,cereal ect provided even a welcoming bottle of wine in the fridge. Miranda's cottage is perfect for couples and they also have a bunk bed in one bedroom if you have little ones and the enclosed back yard is also perfect for kids. Miranda promptly returned our phone call and was easy to communicate with along with being very informative. We highly recommend Miranda's cottage. Regards Phil and Co.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Obornes
Clean, great location, great facilities we will be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

jeremy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beware of the extra costs
Great house, well stocked and obvious the hosts are committed to a great experience. What was thoroughly disappointing was being charged an extra $200 after we left for ‘damages’ including leaving pegs in the wrong spots, cushions misplaced and the kitchen books not on the right shelf. Amazing that stayz doesn’t provide a dispute resolution service and the hosts are allowed to charge my credit card at their will. Will not be staying here or using stayz again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

maddison m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Beautiful home, very well organised and has everything you need. Great location and lovely hosts. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and everything we needed.
Very easy to deal with. Had a minor issue where not all the beds we needed had bedding but it was totally my fault for not reading all the booking details. Communication was very efficient to resolve the issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Delightful home away from home filled with charm, EVERYTHING you may want or need, comfortable, clean, quiet and great location.. highly recommend this getaway … 😊

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommened
This was our second stay and you only go back to properties that meet or exceed expectations. This one exceeds all expectations. So much more than most places and the herb garden is just the icing on the cake. :) The Christmas decorations throughout gave it a very festive air.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet little house
This little beauty of a place can not be faulted It has everything and I mean everything you could want Anne and Miranda have truly anticipated what you may need for a pleasant stay and have provided it Thank you x
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hua Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Such a relaxing and interesting place to stay. So much so that just enjoying the features of the property was a holiday in itself. Simply beautiful. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every Need Sorted
Miranda was one of the best hosts we've experienced. She went totally out of her way to provide a fantastic experience for us. The house was super clean and comfortable and the location was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James O., Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Fantastic property. Would 100% recommend this to any and everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bess B., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage stay
The cottage was very welcoming and comfortable. So many things had been considered and my children were happy and relaxed. It was in close proximity to everything so we did not have to travel far to get to great locations. We will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise little family getaway
Absolutely beautiful presented cottage, the little extra touches made us feel completely at home. We will definitely be returning visitors
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and cosy!
Miranda’s place was a great cottage for us to base ourselves in while there for rowing! We had our 12 and 8 year old girls with us and they loved all the games that were there. It was lovely to have some complimentary kitchen items there for us such as milk juice and cereal sachets - made the weekend really easy not having to go to the supermarket. We could see Miranda has gone to a lot of effort to organise everything and make the place welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fabulous
The property is fabulously maintained and the hosts were so so lovely. We arrived to bread milk juice and a bottle of wine which just made it more homely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute small Miner's Cottage, with unfortunate issues
Cute miners cottage, furnished tastefully and very thoughtfully stocked. However, internet connection was terrible impacting our ability to watch shows and preventing online work by my husband. Unable to connect to the promised Stan and Disney Plus to our kids disappointment. Had noisy plumbing issues in the bathroom basin. Finally, beware of additional surcharges.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samanta C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feeling like home
Miranda is a great host, she was very helpful and always made sure everything was perfect, tidy and clean for us :) It is a wonderful and comfortable place to stay with great amenities. We highly recommend it and definitely we will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place to stay
The whole family adored this little cottage in Geelong. Every detail has been thought of, from clearly labelled cupboards to night lights to the loo- there was even buckets and spades for the beach! This all meant our stay was peaceful and enjoyable for adults, a teenager, child and toddler. We hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was extremely well appointed, well thought out, with lots of extra's. Everything was clearly labelled, with clear directions. We really enjoyed our stay at this property, beds were comfy, house had a next relaxed family home free. Quiet neighbourhood, with no traffic noise. I would happily recommend this house to family and friends wanting to stay in Geelong. Only criticism is it was extremely cold inside the house when we arrived at 3pm. It took forever for the Heaters to warm the House (it was zero degrees over night) but once the temp rose it was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
If you have ever heard the term little man syndrome then you could apply it to this property. A small house that packs a massive punch! There is nothing that has not been thought of and included here. If you have kids, everything is child proofed and provided for, from toys to high chair and baby bath. If you are just married couple like is then the size is perfect and more than adequate for your needs. The house was clean and while stuffed full of inclusions there was no feeling of it being overcrowded. Fresh eggs from the owners chickens very tasty. Gas stovetop with electric over. Oil heaters throughout and easily warmed up with just one running (important for us northerners who don’t like the cold).
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage, fantastic location and hosts. The extra touches make it all more special.
Miranda and Anne are fantastic hosts, the cottage was so clean, central and lots of little touches to make our stay so comfortable. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful character cottage with a lot of thoughtful touches. Made to feel very at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021